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Sailakshmi Krishnan is a surgical researcher whose work focuses on advancing the safety and training protocols for robotic surgery, particularly in hepatobiliary procedures. Her most-cited study, "Safety of robotic cholecystectomy as index training procedure: the UK experience" (2024, 6 citations), provides critical evidence supporting the use of robotic cholecystectomy as a foundational training operation for surgical trainees. This work addresses a key gap in surgical education by demonstrating that robotic cholecystectomy can be safely performed by supervised trainees, offering a structured pathway for skill acquisition without compromising patient outcomes. Krishnan’s research contributes to the broader adoption of robotic-assisted surgery by establishing benchmarks for training and safety, which is essential as minimally invasive techniques become more prevalent. Her findings have implications for curriculum design in surgical residency programs, helping to standardize training across the UK. By combining clinical data with educational insights, Krishnan is shaping how future surgeons are prepared for the robotic era, making her work valuable for both practitioners and policymakers seeking to improve surgical training and patient care.